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An Abia State Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Umuahia and presided over by Idika Kalu, has remanded one Preye Alabo in a custodial centre over an allegation of rape.
Preye was alleged to have on August 19, 2020, at the Federal Low-cost Estate, Umuahia, unlawfully had carnal knowledge of a middle-aged woman without her consent.
The offence was said to be contrary to Section 357 and punishable under Section 358 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 80, Vol. 3, Laws of Abia State of Nigeria, 2005.